Chapter 2476: Movie Watching with Kaori

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Letting her gaze wander around Kaitos room with a sense of curiosity, Kaori absentmindedly let her thoughts drift.

(The beds over there so its not the type with a separate bedroom, more like several rooms knocked together into one? Judging by where the doors are it feels like at least three rooms were merged. No, even then it still feels too big Its not just wide from side to side, everything about it feels incredibly spacious and massive. It really gives off the image of one of those luxury apartments where an entire floor is a single unit Ah, did this place have some kind of spatial expansion?)

Just as Kaori had guessed, Kaitos room had indeed been spatially expanded, making the interior far larger than could ever be inferred from the houses floor plan. Even so, it was far too spacious for Kaito to use alone, so a lot of the space tended to go unused. That excess space was often tinkered with on a whim by frequent visitors like Kuromueina and Alice. As a result, the room had gained more and more hidden functions over time

(Wait, hold on. I kind of just came all the way here on momentum and flow but now that I think about it, Im in a guys room right now, arent I? And not just any guys, but someone Im a little interested in N- No, its fine, totally fine W- Well, Im a grown woman whos accumulated a fair bit of life experience, so its not like Id get flustered over something like this Well, okay, if were talking experience points, I lose horribly to Kaito-kun, but still.)

As she suddenly regained a bit of composure, Kaori seemed to realize just how unusual her situation was. With that awareness in mind, a faint sense of agitation welled up inside her as her thoughts continued to spin.

(Still, I wonder whats Kaito-kuns intention here? Were watching a movie, so I get why a private room would be better than something stiff like a reception room or guest parlor, and honestly, Id prefer that too. But but! A young man bringing a woman whose age close to his into his own room I mean, youd think thered be, like at least a little intention to seize an opportunity, right? Just a little just a little But from how he looks, its like he doesnt even have a fragment of that kind of ulterior motive. And that, in its own way, makes me feel kinda complicated)

Being alone together in the room of a man she was interested in, Kaori was aware that her thoughts were jumping ahead a bit, but as usual, Kaito had absolutely no such intentions.

If anything, Kaito still hadnt quite shed his down-to-earth sensibilities. Unless it was for negotiations or something similar, the idea of ushering someone who came over to play into a guest room or reception room barely even crossed his mind.

In fact, even with people who visited often like Kuromueina or Amel, he usually spent time with them in his private room. Somewhere in his head, the equation inviting a friend over = showing them my room may have already been firmly established.

[Kaori-san, is it fine if we sit on this sofa to watch?]

[Unn, thats fine By the way, Kaito-kun, this has nothing to do with the movie at all, but can I ask you something? Just for reference.]

[Sure, what is it?]

[U- Umm Kaito-kun, you say fairly often that Im a charming woman, right? W- Well, its probably flattery mixed in and all, but you do say things like that.]

[Eh? Well, I dont really think of it as flattery]

[So, you know, just as a reference could you be a bit more specific? I- I mean, in what way do you think Im charming as a woman?]

To be honest, even Kaori herself didnt really understand why she had asked such a question. Was it because she wanted to be praised as a woman by Kaito, who would surely respond kindly Or was it because she wanted the extremely natural, almost too-composed Kaito to see her a little more consciously as a woman Even she couldnt say for sure.

Faced with that sudden question, Kaito blinked in surprise for a moment, then quickly opened his mouth to reply.

[Hmmm, there are honestly so many that itd be hard to explain everything, but if were talking about appearance, for example, you give off the impression of an older woman who also has a cute side. Your facial features lean toward the cute end, but at the same time you have a calm, dependable air about you. I usually see you with your hair tied up for cooking, but I think the way you have it down like this right now has an elegance to it too, it really suits you.]

[Ahh, r- really? T- Thank you I mean, I think youre exaggerating a bit, but]

[As for your personality, personally, what I find most charming is how enjoyable you are to talk to. Kaori-san is bright and sociable, incredibly easy to talk to, and youre also considerate and kind, so I can relax and speak openly with you.]

[Y- Youre praising me too much, um, t- thats enough already]

[And youre great at cooking, with that warm, homey feel too. Kaori-sans food isnt just delicious, theres this warmth to it, a comforting taste that makes you want to eat it again and again]

[S- Stoooop!!! I get it! I get it, okay!? Thats more than enough!!! Im sorry for asking something weird! If this keeps going its going to feel kind of strange, so stop!!! Sorry for changing the subject, lets watch the movie, the movie!!!]

[Eh? Ah, yes.]

Shed only meant it as a itd be nice if he praised me a little kind of thing, but hed gone far beyond that so smoothly and thoroughly that it almost felt like he was trying to woo her. Flushing bright red, Kaori forcibly cut off the conversation while turning her face away.

As for the grin that had crept onto her lips without her noticing, she desperately covered it with her hand.

Serious-senpai : [Ahh, hey, this is kind of not okay Doesnt her heroine power feel absurdly high? Theyre not even lovers yet, and the sugar content is already off the charts, at this rate Im going to mutate again Couldnt you show a little restraint, seriously]

Makina : [.]

Serious-senpai : [See? Now even this deranged thing has spawned and is waiting in the back with that predator look on her face]